We have partnered with the Fairmont Orchid Hotel to bring you this exclusive pricing for activities at the hotel: FUN & SUN ACTIVITIES PASSES available for purchase at the beach shack. This pass is allows access to fun and activities at the resort for the duration of your stay. Activities include: Use of stand up paddle boards, snorkel gear, boogie boards, kayaks, personal boards and more! If you prefer to stay on-site at the hotel, there are additional activities to enjoy such as lei making, use of the private beach, cultural hiking and canoe paddling. $43.00 Adult $38.00 Child(ages 5-12 yrs) These passes can be purchased at the resort upon arrival or anytime during your stay.

Land Tours

Reserve your spot during conference registration for Land, Sea and Air Tours. Space is limited.

Exclusive Volcano TourThe original evening volcano adventure and still the best! This tour visits two National Parks. Travel south into Kona coffee country for the first stop at Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park. Before coffee there was kapu, the ancient Hawaiian system of laws. Should a person break kapu and face almost certain death they could make their way to a place of refuge and be absolved. Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park is one of those places of refuge.

Participants should be in reasonably good physical condition. Participants should be able to hike on uneven rocky terrain. We sometimes encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions. Other restrictions may apply.

Exclusive ATV Waterfall Adventure in KohalaWhen you close your eyes and dream of Hawaii, what do you see? For many people, the image of paradise comes in the form of a hidden waterfall cradled in a tropical rainforest. This splendor really does exist, and you can experience it on our 15-mile waterfall adventure! It’s all completely private and exclusive. The experience offers a lot of riding and awesome scenery. You will take home images of paradise to treasure.There is a 300 lb weight limit on tour!

Names, heights and weights, and age (if under 18 years old) REQUIRED no later than 24 hours prior to the tour.

Single Rider ATV: Driver must be at least 16 years of age and 4’10’’ and at least 90lbs. Maximum weight is 300 lbs.

Ages 16-18 years old are required to provide identification showing date of birth at time of check in. If unable to provide ID at that time, they will not be able to drive their own ATV and there will be no adjustment to charges.

Helmets, goggles and gloves are provided (mandatory).

RULES (No passing, no stunts, no reckless maneuvers; Stay on the trail at all times; All riders must pass the practice course; Our tours are incredibly scenic and historical…this is NOT a wild ride.

Vendor will not be responsible for any personal items that may be damaged or lost on the tour.

Driver’s License

Exclusive Stellar Explorer Tour Mauna Kea Stargazing This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing AND safe daytime solar viewing with all ages welcome! Our in-house stellar explorers are the best and most experienced in Hawaii with one having created the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center and operated it for a decade. Others on staff have written noted articles and reviews for well-known astronomy magazines and have worked at world-class observatories.

What to wear: Long pants w/ light jacket or sweater, closed-toe shoes (Moderate air temperatures at sea level with cool temperatures on Mauna Kea at 9,200 feet elevation.)

What to bring: Camera, hat, sunglasses and ID if consuming alcohol

Sea Tours

Exclusive Ocean Rafting out of Keauhou Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and experience two of South Kona’s most precious treasures – Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Listen as the captains relays stories detailing the rich cultural and geological history of the Island. Explore the sea caves, lava tubes, and see the diverse marine life that’s abundant off of the shores of Kona on this snorkel tour. A personal and unique adventure not to be missed!

Individuals who experience regular back or neck pain are not eligible to participate in this activity

No children under the age of seven

What to Wear and Bring:

Bring a towel, sunscreen

Wear swim attire, sunglasses

Exclusive Evening Manta Ray Snorkel This night time snorkel adventure is the best time to view the manta rays. Although you can view manta rays during daylight hours, they feed most actively at night when many plankton rise towards the surface providing one of the favorite foods on which mantas feed. Using lights that are safe for the manta, we are able to attract these plankton which attracts the mantas.

Air Tours

Kohala Coast Adventure Helicopter TourTour the Kohala coast, valleys, and waterfalls. Many consider this area to have the most spectacular scenery on the Big Island. The towering sea cliffs open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Beautiful waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest below and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible.

Names and weights for each participant are required 24 hours prior to flight date.

Federal Aviation Administration regulations require all passengers to be weighed at time of check-in.

For each guest weighing 250 pounds (on A-Star flight) or 260 pounds (on Eco-Star flight) or more, an adjacent, empty seat (comfort seat) purchase is required to safely balance the aircraft. The charge for comfort seat is reduced to 50% off the regular rate. The comfort seat ensures the comfort for the guest and all of the other guests on the flight.